2013 TOYOTA CAMRY brake fluid

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● The rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature dis-
play flashes
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actio ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

480 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N,51 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31kgf).
Pedal clearance*13.8 in. (96 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*27  10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 408
Wattage ................................ 483
Battery Checking .............................. 372
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 460
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 224
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 209
Bottle holders .......................... 300
Brake Fluid...................................... 371
Parking brake ....................... 168
Brake assist ............................. 204
Break-in tips ............................ 135
BSM .......................................... 209 Care
Exterior ..................................342
Interior ...................................345
Seat belts ..............................346
Cargo capacity .........................219
Cargo net ..................................322
CD player ..................................256
Chains .......................................224
Child-protectors .........................54
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........119
Booster seats, installation .....123
Convertible seats, definition .............................119
Convertible seats, installation ...........................123
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 113
Infant seats, definition ...........119
Infant seats, installation.........123
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...............................124
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................126
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................129BC

530 Alphabetical index
FFV ......................................88, 484
Flex-fuel ..............................88, 484
Flexible fuel vehicle ...........88, 484
Floor mat................................... 319
FluidBrake ..................................... 371
Washer .................................. 375
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch.................................... 193
Wattage ................................. 483
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch.................................... 193
Wattage ................................. 483
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 113
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 429
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................62
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Wattage ................................. 483
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Wattage ................................. 483
Fuel Capacity ................................ 475
FFV .................................88, 484
Flex-fuel ..........................88, 484
Flexible fuel vehicle .........88, 484
Fuel gauge ............................ 170
Fuel pump shut off system .... 425
Gas station information ......... 540
Information ............................ 484
Refueling .................................88
Type ...................................... 475 Fuel door .................................... 88
Fuel filler door ............................ 88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 425
Fuses ........................................ 396
Garage door opener ................ 323
Gas station information .......... 540
Gauges...................................... 170
Glove box ................................. 297
Grocery bag hooks .................. 321
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 420
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 67
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch ................................... 186
Wattage................................. 483
Heaters Outside rear view mirror........ 246
Seat heater ........................... 314
Hood.......................................... 359
Hooks Cargo net hooks.................... 322
Grocery bag hooks................ 321
Horn .......................................... 169F
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 426
Downshifting ................. 158, 164
Electric power steering system................................ 427
Open door ............................ 429
Seat belt reminder ................ 429
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 427
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 427
Brake assist system ............. 427
Brake system........................ 426
Charging system .... .............. 427
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 427
Electric power steering system................................ 427
Engine coolant temperature........................ 427
Engine oil pressure............... 427
Low fuel level........................ 429
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 427
Open door ............................ 429
Pretensioners ....................... 427
Seat belt reminder light ........ 429
Slip indicator ......................... 427
Smart key system ... .............. 433
SRS airbags ......................... 427
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 429
Washer fluid ......................... 429 Washer
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................224
Refilling .................................375
Switch....................................195
Washing and waxing ...............342
Weight Cargo capacity ......................219
Load limits .............................223
Weight ...................................472
Wheels ......................................386
Window glasses ........................81
Window lock switch ...................81
Windows
Power windows .......................81
Rear window defogger ..........246
Washer ..................................195
Windshield wipers ...................195
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............391
Wireless remote control ..........46
WMA disc ..................................262W

538 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 427
or
P. 4 2 6P. 427
P. 4 2 7P. 429
P. 4 2 7P. 429
P. 429
or
P. 4 2 7P. 429
P. 4 2 7P. 429
P. 427
or
P. 4 2 7P. 427
Brake system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light
*1
Slip indicator light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
SRS warning lightDriver’s/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
ABS warning lightElectric power steering sys-
tem warning light
BSM warning light